Does anybody else remember the song, “Starting Over” by John Lennon? It’s a great song and it came to my mind when I put out on FB what should I blog about and my friends Cheryl and Heather both wanted to know about starting over. Here’s my favorite part (in order for this to work […]
Why Balance is Totally Overrated
Balance. Everyone thinks that’s what they want. Because that means that everybody is getting what they need from you, all the time, everyday. We strive for it, we read books about how to get it, and we troll internet articles and magazines on the latest breakthroughs on getting there. Articles like “How To Find More […]
The Moment of Truth is upon Us! WDW Marathon Weekend 2014 – how far will YOU go??
So, rumor has it (STRONG rumor) that registration for the 2014 WDW Marathon Weekend will open TOMORROW for Disney Vacation Club members and Annual Pass holders and I think the 6th for everybody else. Scott and I have made our decisions but we didn’t come upon them lightly. These races are EXPENSIVE so it’s not […]
Is it the running? Or is it the breathing?
I’m going through some things in my life right now. My guess is you are, too. You might have lost someone you loved either to death or to divorce or to abandonment. You may have been fired. Maybe you’ve been rejected, wounded, forgotten, neglected or exploited. “Life IS pain, Princess,” said angry Wesley acting as […]
How Do You Know if You’re Ready for Your First Full Marathon
Because of course you should eat dinner with Mickey after you’ve run your first marathon:) OK, so the title of this little essay (wait, I just pictured Prairie Dawn from Sesame Street in my head saying “oh welcome, oh welcome, to our little play . . ” and yes, I’m sure I’m dating myself there) […]
I Ran Today and it was Hell
Yes, I know. My normal perky optimism about running is lacking today. Intellectually, I still believe it does all they say it does. It keeps me young, it keeps me strong, and helps me look way better in my clothes and yet still able to eat an occasional cupcake. But I’ve not been running for […]
First Half Marathon! Guest Post by Kimberly
I asked my cousin to do a re-cap of her experience at her very first half marathon! Before I ran my first half, I poured over other people’s experiences and am so very happy that she took the time!A Royal Weekend:Princess Half Marathon Hi! My name is Kimberly and this is the story of my […]
I’ve Lost My Mojo . . .
Yes, Friends, it happens. Even to me. My running mojo has mysteriously and without reason disappeared. I don’t want to run. At all. I can feel the fat molecules multiplying and the wine from my weekend fun adding pounds as we speak. I’ve been here before. It happens to everyone if you run long enough. […]
2 weeks later – gearing up for the next one!!
Run Disney posted this video showing the new course for the WDW Marathon in January. Scott and I watched it together and it got us both very excited!! 2 weeks after Chicago I am ready to get back at it – a virus took me down for a few days but tomorrow morning I’ll be […]